Who it's for
- Parents and legal guardians funding a child's UK studies
- Students gathering their financial evidence
- Not for official or government sponsors, who use their own letterhead
What's included
- About this template — maintenance amounts for London and outside London, and the 28-day rule
- Maintenance requirement calculator (up to 9 months)
- Who can be a financial sponsor
- Required evidence checklist
- Financial support letter: course and institution details, financial commitment and capacity, and family ties
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See what's in the bundle →Key points covered
- Maintenance: £1,483 a month in London or £1,136 outside London, for up to 9 months
- Funds must be held for 28 consecutive days ending no more than 31 days before the application
- Funds relied on should be the student's own or their parent's or legal guardian's, or come from an official financial sponsor — check the Student route rules
- Parents' funds need proof of the relationship, such as a birth certificate
- Tuition fees not yet paid must be shown on top of maintenance
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Questions
How much money is needed?
£1,483 a month for London or £1,136 a month elsewhere, for up to 9 months, plus any unpaid tuition fees. Check GOV.UK for current figures.
Can an uncle or grandparent sponsor me?
The template lists them, but the Student route generally only accepts funds held by the student, a parent or legal guardian, or an official financial sponsor. Check the current rules before relying on anyone else's funds.
How long must the money be held?
28 consecutive days, ending no more than 31 days before you apply.
Is it in the Immigration Complete Bundle?
Yes. The Immigration Complete Bundle includes every DocPilot immigration template.
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